Let me introduce you to my parents. Grant and Evelyn Draper. This is the man who taught me everything there is to know about about being the Easter Bunny. You think our adventures on Saturday were big... you should see how Grandpa Draper puts on the Sunday event! You have to remember that there are only four grandchildren!
Ever heard of someone shoveling snow off of the lawn so they could hide eggs? Well you can't exactly hide 400 eggs inside so you have to clear a space somewhere. It was a little cold and muddy but it was great fun.
There are always lots of 'things and stuff' for everyone! Toys, bubbles, bats and balls, eggs filled with candy and money (guess where I learned it). Often times there is more money than candy. There are special eggs with each persons name on the outside and a special treat ($$$) inside. If you find someone else's egg, you have to leave it hidden for them to find. It is a fun tradition. 
Grandma Rogers used to make bunny cakes every year for Easter. Round cakes cut in half and frosted, then decorated with paper ears and licorice whiskers. She used to cover the white bunny with coconut to make it look like fur. Erin makes the traditional bunny cakes now but this year the only coconut was the green tinted grass. Interesting... this was the first year that both cakes were devoured! I guess traditional coconut bunnies have always been really cute to look at but never really fun to eat. :)
Whiffle ball anyone? Usually we have a big ball game after lunch but this year it was too cold and muddy. Weird Easter weather. We will have to make up for it next year. Holiday traditions are made up of all kinds of 'things and stuff', however, sometimes you have to skip the things and just do the stuff!
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